31 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Trinity Church Rosemount Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3ey
The proposal involves retrospective works at Trinity Methodist Church in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, including demolition of existing fences and gates along the Rosemount elevation, erection of a ramp connecting the pavement to the two entrance doors (one to the church and one to the Sunday school), restorat…
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The proposal was assessed primarily against its impact on the character and landscape of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, where the Department has a duty to ensure developments preserve or enhan…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies, respecting site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping; not adversely affecting townscape character or locality amenity. The officer assessed the retrospective ramp, handrail, bin store, and fence restoration as compliant, given their modest scale and preservation of the church's appearance in the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features from inappropriate development. The main concern was Conservation Area impact; the ramp was deemed modest with no detrimental visual effect, fence restoration preserves original wall/railings appearance, and small modern features (handrail, bin store) are removable and do not harm overall character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (18/03/2020)
do not oppose this application (19/03/2020)
no fire safety concern (25/06/2020)
in support; ramp will benefit pram and wheelchair users, bin storage makes waste disposal easier for staff (10/03/2020)
Douglas Corporation, DOI Highways Division, and Trinity Playgroup (via Nursery Manager) all expressed no objections or support for application 20/00235/B, with Highways confirming 'Do not oppose'.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 19.03.2020
Trinity Playgroup Nursery Manager
Supportthe addition of a ramp is an absolute necessity; we now have wheelchair access and provisions within, a huge asset; The whole entrance area is so much more pleasing to the eye; thank you so much for enclosure around the bins; I can confirm that the letter I sent... can be used to support his planning application. I have not objection
